Shimron Hetmyer Cricket Player Profile, Age, Family, Career, Stats, Teams, Achievements, Records and Awards
Get the complete biography of West Indies cricketer Shimron Hetmyer including his early life, childhood, career journey, achievements, records, awards, hobbies and favorites.
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Shimron Hetmyer is a dynamic left-handed batsman from Guyana who represents the West Indies cricket team in the international cricket. He was born on December 26, 1996, Hetmyer is well known for his aggressive stroke play, fearless attitude and ability to dominate bowlers in limited-overs cricket. Atfirst he gained global recognition after leading the West Indies to victory in the 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup as captain.
His aggressive batting style especially in T20 cricket has made him a sought-after player in franchise leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hetmyer is specialized batter in the middle order, where he accelerates to scoring rate and finishes matches under pressure. More match-winning innings for West Indies and IPL franchises he continues to be one of the most exciting Caribbean cricketers of his generation.
Shimron Hetmyer Personal Informations:
| Full Name | Shimron Odilon Hetmyer |
| Nick Name | Hettie |
| Date Of Birth | 26 December 1996 |
| Age | 29 Years |
| Birth Place | Cumberland, Guyana |
| Nationality | Guyanese |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Playing Role | Batsman |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Legbreak Googly |
| Jersey Number | #2 |
| Coach | Justin Sammons |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178cm) |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Shimron Hetmyer Family & Relationships :
| Father Name | Gladston Hetmyer |
| Mother Name | Ingrid Hetmyer |
| Sister Name | Shonette Hetmyer, Shonelle Hetmyer |
| Brother Name | Seon Hetmyer |
| Girlfriend Name | Nirvani Umrao |
Biography Of Shimron Hetmyer :
Shimron Hetmyer Childhood Informations:
Shimron Odilon Hetmyer was born in Cumberland, Berbice, Guyana. He had grew up in a modest family and developed a passion for cricket journey at his very young age. Like many Caribbean cricketers are played street cricket and local club matches during his childhood stage. His cricket talent was quickly noticed by his coach and he was selected for youth-level cricket in Guyana. Hetmyer studied at Berbice High School, where he balanced academics and cricket training skill.
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Shimron Hetmyer Early Stage :
Hetmyer getting spotlight when he captained the West Indies Under-19 team in the 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Under his captainship, the team won the tournament defeating India in the final. His fearless aggressive batting throughout the tournament showcased his potential as a future rising star.
He made his ODI debut in the year 2017 and soon earned a Test cap to play for West Indies. His early international career was marked by powerful centuries against strong teams like India, Australia and England.
Career Information :
- Test debut : vs Pakistan, 2017-04-21, Sabina Park
- ODI debut : vs New Zealand, 2017-12-20, Cobham Oval (New)
- T20 debut : vs New Zealand, 2018-01-01, Bay Oval
- IPL debut : vs Chennai Super Kings, 2019-03-23, MA Chidambaram Stadium
Shimron Hetmyer Played Teams :
West Indies cricket team, Guyana Amazon Warriors (Caribbean Premier League), Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL), Delhi Capitals (IPL), Rajasthan Royals (IPL)
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Achievements :
- Captain of West Indies Under-19 ICC World Cup Champion (2016)
- He scored multiple international centuries for West Indies
- More match-winning performances in IPL for Rajasthan Royals
- Well known as one of the most destructive middle-order T20 batsmen
Shimron Hetmyer Batting Career
| M | INNS | RUNS | HS | AVE | SR | 50 | 100 | 200 | 4S | 6s | |
| Test | 16 | 30 | 838 | 93 | 27.93 | 73.64 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 27 |
| ODI | 57 | 52 | 1543 | 139 | 31.49 | 105.40 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 117 | 56 |
| T20 | 80 | 70 | 1564 | 85 | 24.83 | 138.90 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 102 | 97 |
| IPL | 86 | 79 | 1482 | 75 | 29.06 | 151.85 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 93 |
Records Of Shimron Hetmyer :
- One of the youngest West Indies captains to win an ICC tournament (U19)
- Fastest ODI century by a West Indies batsman against India (2018 series)
- Maintain consistent strike rate above 140 in T20 franchise cricket
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Awards Of Shimron Hetmyer:
- Player of the Match awards in international matches
- Recognized as a rising Caribbean star after U19 World Cup victory
Social Media:
- INSTAGRAM :@shetmyer
- FACEBOOK : @shimronhetmyerclub
Hobbies and Favourite :
Hobbies :
- Playing Cricket
- Travelling
- Fitness and gym workouts
Favourite:
- Favourite Batsman : Brian Lara, Chris Gayle
- Favourite Bowler : Shane Warne, Brett Lee
- Favourite Actor : Vin Diesel, Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Favourite Shot : Pull shot
- Favourite Football Club : FC Barcelona, Manchester United FC
Frequently Asked Questions about Shimron Hetmyer
Q: Who is Shimron Hetmyer?
A: Shimron Hetmyer is an West Indies international cricketer
Q: Date of Birth of Shimron Hetmyer?
A: 26 December 1996
Q: Where was Shimron Hetmyer born?
A: Cumberland, Guyana
Q: How tall is Shimron Hetmyer?
A: 5 ft 10 in (178cm)
Q: Father Name?
A: Gladston Hetmyer
Q: Mother Name?
A: Ingrid Hetmyer
Q: Brother Name?
A: Seon hetmyer
Q: Sister Name?
A: Shonette hetmyer, Shonelle Hetmyer
Q: Girl Friend Name?
A: Nirvani Umrao
Q: How many children does Shimron Hetmyer?
A: None
Q: Shimron Hetmyer Children’s Name?
A: None
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